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ZIP Code 36605

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 25,628

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 36605

What is the median household income in 36605?
The median household income in 36605 is $45,064 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36605?
The poverty rate in 36605 is 25.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36605?
$97,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36605?
The median gross rent in 36605 is $1,026 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36605 residents have a college degree?
16.7% of adults in 36605 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
25,628
Median Income
$45,064
Median Home Value
$97,800
Poverty Rate
25.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.1%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,432 (+26.5%) Home Value: +$17,900 (+22.4%) Poverty Rate: +3.9 pp (+18.1%) Bachelor's+: +2.7 pp (+19.3%) Unemployment: -3.0 pp (-29.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 25,628
Median Age 38.0
Female 54.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.0% White (non-Hisp.) 27.0% Black 67.0% Asian 0.7% Two or More 4.4% Other 0.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $45,064 ±$4,777
Per Capita Income $62,882
Median Family Income $51,231
Poverty Rate 25.4%
Child Poverty Rate 45.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 29.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.2%
$10–15k
8.3%
$15–25k
15.8%
$25–35k
9.5%
$35–50k
11.5%
$50–75k
19.4%
$75–100k
12.2%
$100–150k
8.5%
$150–200k
1.7%
$200k+
3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,195
Owner-Occupied 52.6%
Renter-Occupied 47.4%
Vacancy Rate 20.3%
Median Home Value $97,800
Median Gross Rent $1,026
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 53.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.1%
$50–100k
40.0%
$100–200k
17.5%
$200–300k
7.8%
$300–500k
8.6%
$500k–$1M
6.7%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.8%
$500–1k
31.8%
$1–1.5k
47.2%
$1.5–2k
5.2%
$2–2.5k
0.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.4%
1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
32.5%
3+
23.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.3%
2–4 units
5.6%
5–19 units
3.3%
20+ units
1.6%
Mobile home
2.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.7%
1940–1969
18.8%
1970–1999
19.2%
2000–2009
3.8%
2010+
1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 86.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.7%
Graduate Degree 6.4%
Some College / Associate 22.2%
Less Than High School 2.8%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.6%
Unemployment Rate 7.1%
Work from Home 4.5%
Self-Employed 5.3%
Government Workers 11.8%
Private For-Profit 82.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.7%
Retail
19.5%
Prof. Services
11.2%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Arts/Entmt.
8.9%
Construction
7.7%
Transportation
4.3%
Public Admin
3.9%
Finance
3.4%
Wholesale
3.2%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
24.4%
Sales
23.7%
Food Prep
22.0%
Production
21.0%
Construction
8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.5 min
Drove Alone 83.4%
Carpool 7.7%
Public Transit 1.7%
Work from Home 4.5%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 9,723
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 31.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 7.0%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.7%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
11.3%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
9.0%
75–84
10.3%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 25.8% Working age (18–64): 74.2% 65 and over: 16.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.0%
Naturalized Citizen 58.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
62.5%
Asia
20.1%
Europe
15.2%
Africa
1.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.7%
With a Disability 10.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.7%
Uninsured 12.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 77.9%
Has a Computer 94.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023